A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
Enlarge this image Jon Miller sits in his bedroom with his dog, Carlos, whom he received as a present for successfully completing cancer treatment a decade ago. Miller sustained severe…
Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound
Enlarge this image Oona Tempest/Kaiser Health News After years of trying to have a baby without success, Brenna Kaminski and her husband, Joshua Pritt, decided to try in vitro fertilization.…
Drug plan prices touted during Medicare open enrollment can rise within a month
Enlarge this image Retiree Donna Weiner shows some of the daily prescription medications for which she pays more than $6,000 per year through a Medicare prescription drug plan. She supports…
Known to be toxic for a century, lead still poisons thousands of Midwestern kids
Enlarge this image Lisa Pascoe avoids wearing jewelry her young daughter might put in her mouth, and doesn’t visit older or recently renovated homes that could contain lead hazards. Brian…
She wanted to vaccinate their kids against COVID. He didn’t. A judge had to decide
Enlarge this image Heather wanted to have her two children vaccinated against COVID-19, while her ex-husband did not. In Pennsylvania, decisions about children’s health must be made jointly by parents…
4 Air Force Cadets May Not Graduate Over Vaccine Refusal
May 14, 2022 — Four seniors at the U.S. Air Force Academy may not be allowed to graduate because they have refused to take a COVID-19 vaccine, The Associated Press…
U.S. ‘Vulnerable’ to COVID Without New Shots, White House Says
May 13, 2022 — The U.S. will become increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus in the fall and winter this year if Congress doesn’t approve new funding for more vaccines and…
Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts
Exercise can’t erase the years, but it can certainly help stave off the effects of aging. In fact, being physically fit is one of the best things you can do…
What Health Care Is Available if You’re Experiencing Homelessness?
Accessing necessary health care is just one of the many challenges faced when you’re without a home, but there are options available to make sure that you get the care…
If Abortion Becomes Banned, Women Still Have Some Options
Emma, 29, Texas. Elizabeth Nash, state policy analyst, Guttmacher Institute. Jessica Arons, JD, senior policy counsel, American Civil Liberties Union. Guttmacher Institute: “Medication Abortion Now Accounts for More Than Half…